By Katy Hurley Throughout late summer and fall, Saheli undertook preliminary research to better understand the prevalence of domestic abuse in New England’s South Asian communities, and to conduct a … Continue reading Saheli Conducts Research on Prevalence of Domestic Abuse and Needs of Survivors
By Shanta Poddar, Volunteer In October of 2016, Saheli participated in and sponsored various events in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since 1987, October has been observed as Domestic … Continue reading Saheli Shines Light on Domestic Violence in Uncertain Times
By Gouri Banerjee, President of Board of Directors In 2016, Saheli launched a bold online fundraising challenge to new donors called the Purple Purse Challenge in which over 250 domestic violence … Continue reading Saheli Raises Over $8,000 in Purple Purse Challenge for Women’s Economic Empowerment
In December, Saheli will have completed its fifth session of computer literacy classes in Quincy. This year, the program introduced Online Profile Development, Networking and Productivity Skills with a workshop … Continue reading Quincy’s Computer Literacy Class Expands Offerings and Will Have Its Fifth Graduating Class
By Rajoo Ananth, Domestic Violence Advocate October 15th, 2016 — Saheli and ADVISE, a domestic violence education agency in Shrewsbury, MA, marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2016 by collaborating in … Continue reading Survivors of Abuse Find Healing in Clothesline Project with ADVISE and Saheli
On October 18th, 2016, Saheli launched the College Readiness Program for South Asian Girls. The program is funded by a generous grant from the Watertown Community Foundation to help female … Continue reading Saheli Kicks Off College Readiness Program
Maya Ragavan, a Saheli supporter, requests your participation in a study of how you make decisions about your child’s healthcare. Parents from all Asian language groups are welcome to participate. … Continue reading Seeking Participants for Research on Child Healthcare
The City of Cambridge celebrated Diwali 2016 with great enthusiasm at the Cambridge Senior Center on Sunday, October 30th, 2016. Mayor E. Denise Simmons and Councilor Nadeem Mazen warmly welcomed … Continue reading Saheli Participates in Diwali Celebrations in Cambridge
On October 28th, Saheli was the proud recipient of the INE Best Non-Profit in NE Award. Several notable community entrepreneurs, civic leaders, physicians, artists and music schools also received awards. … Continue reading Saheli Receives INE Best Non-Profit in NE Choice Award
“The physical and emotional scars of domestic violence can cast a long shadow. Too many individuals, regardless of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, circumstance, or race, face the … Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month – Presidents Proclamation
